Who We Are:

The General Counsel's Office advises on legal matters; provides transactional, regulatory and litigation support; and consults with SwRI leadership to identify and explore opportunities to monetize SwRI's intellectual property portfolio.

Objectives of this Role:

• Join SwRI's General Counsel's Office as a graduate student and work with attorneys to identify and analyze legal issues and implement solutions.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research and analyze legal issues as directed by attorneys.
• Prepare and discuss written legal memorandum and attend meetings.
• Research applicable local, state and federal regulations pertaining to SwRI and day-to-day activities.
• Draft and review various legal documents as assigned by attorneys.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors pursuing a Juris Doctorate
• Student must be pursuing a Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and in the second or third year of school
• Position is for the period of September 2023 to May 2024
• 1 year of academic experience; must have excellent legal research, writing, analytical and decision-making skills
• Must have strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
• Must have good time management skills and must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Westlaw
• Must be able to work both independently and as a member of a multi-functional team
• A valid/clear driver's license is required